Xi Zhicai was dressed in white, with fluttering clothes, like a fairy coming to the world.

He is eight feet tall, with a thin body, smart and deep eyes, a straight and tall nose, slightly hooked corners of his mouth, and a faint smile, giving people a feeling of confidence and calmness, as if everything in the world is in his chest.

"Ahem! Cough! ”

Xi Zhicai coughed lightly twice, his chest rising and falling slightly.

Seeing this, Cao Cao's excitement about winning Hangu Pass suddenly disappeared cleanly, a touch of worry flashed on his face, and he hurriedly asked: "Zhicai, you are not in good health, so you should not follow, but you want to come." ”

Xi Zhicai waved his hand and said, "Lord, the old problem is sick, it's not in the way, it'll be fine for a while." ”

Cao Cao heard Xi Zhicai's words, but his heart was very uncomfortable.

During the period when the princes were discussing Dong, he was assisted by Xun Yu, and then Xun Yu recommended Xi Zhicai. Cao Cao, with the assistance of Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu, began to rise. The two of them, one in charge of internal affairs, and the other in charge of the military, complemented each other, making Cao Cao take off quickly, and his power was no weaker than Yuan Shao, Liu Biao and others, so Cao Cao was very worried when he saw that Xi Zhi was sick.

He thought about it, gritted his teeth and made a decision.

Cao Cao learned from Xun Yu that Guo Jia was also seriously ill, but Xun Yu had seen Guo Jia when he was crusading against Dong Zhuo, Guo Jia was in good health at that time, and he had obviously cured his illness, so after Cao Cao arrived in Chang'an, he was ready to ask Wang Can for advice, treat Xi Zhicai, and protect the lives of his advisers.

The two sides have not yet become enemies, Cao Cao and Wang Can have a good personal relationship, and he feels that there is still a great opportunity.

After a pause, Cao Cao instructed: "Come here, take the drama military division down to rest." ”

"No!"

The soldier who protected Xi Zhicai replied and went down with Xi Zhicai.

At this time, the shouts of killing inside and outside Hangu Pass had gradually subsided, and the army led by Cao Cao began to sweep the battlefield, while the cavalry quickly cleared the enemy.

Xiahou Dun rode his horse back to Cao Cao's side, and hurriedly said: "Lord, Han Bing fled in a hurry, it is impossible to set up an ambush, our cavalry will speed up to chase Han Bing, and we will definitely be able to kill Han Bing in one fell swoop, why did you let us stop?" In his tone, Xiahoudun had a hint of complaint.

Xiahoudun followed Cao Cao from the princes to Dong, and Cao Cao was a relative, so he had no scruples about speaking.

Cao Cao Zhengse said: "Yuan Rang, the sky is dark, and there is a sandwich road in Hangu Pass, the road is narrow and dangerous, it is difficult to ride a horse and run, such a situation is not suitable for fighting." You lead the troops in pursuit, and you don't occupy the right time and place, which is too risky. Besides, once you force the Xiliang soldiers into danger, you may also face danger. ”

Xiahoudun pursed his lips, but did not speak again.

The army cleared the battlefield and then began to set up camp and rest.

Cao Cao instructed Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan to take precautions, rewarded Le Jin, and then took Xu Chu to the Hangu Pass Tower. Hangu Pass is tall and majestic, and there is a special bedroom on the city floor for resting, Cao Cao came to the bedroom, and did not rest directly after washing. He sat on the bed and took out a military book and read it carefully.

This is Cao Cao's habit, no matter where he goes, he is used to reading.

In the bedroom, Cao Cao Bingzhu reads.

"Boom! Boom! ”

Outside the bedroom, there was a soft knock on the door. Immediately, a slightly hoarse voice sounded outside the door: "Lord, it's me." "This voice is from Xi Zhicai.

After Cao Cao heard this, he raised his head and said, "The door is not locked, come in!" ”

He was a little puzzled, and it was already deep, Xi Zhicai had gone to rest before, why did he come back to him?

The door creaked, and Xi Zhicai strode in.

Cao Cao saw that Xi Zhi was about to salute, and hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Sit down, no need to be polite." However, Xi Zhicai still bowed to Cao Cao without humility or arrogance, and then lifted his robe and sat down in the room.

Cao Cao asked, "Zhicai, come to visit late at night, what's the matter?" ”

Xi Zhicai's expression was a little dignified, and he said, "Lord, there is indeed something important. After thinking about it carefully in the past few days, I feel that this trip to Chang'an may not be so smooth. Now that the three-way army is rushing to Chang'an, it is possible that the lord will arrive first, Wang Can may arrive first, or Ma Teng will arrive first. If the other two lead the troops into Chang'an, what does the lord plan to do? ”

Cao Cao didn't know why, and asked, "Zhicai, why did you think of asking about this?" ”

Xi Zhicai said: "Lord, if Wang Can enters Chang'an, or Ma Teng enters Chang'an, both of them may recruit the lord into Chang'an as officials, if such a thing happens, how should the lord deal with it?" ”

In a word, Cao Cao's face changed greatly.

Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai, his expression uncertain.

In other words, when Cao Cao had just left from the princes to ask for Dong, Wang Can or Ma Teng presided over the court bureau to recruit Cao Cao into the court as an official, he didn't want to think about it, and he definitely agreed directly. Now Cao Cao is already a Yanzhou pastor, guarding one side, is a number of powerful people in the world, with the increase of power, the ** of power is also increasing day by day.

As the saying goes, a man can't be without power for a day, especially when a person enjoys the benefits of power, it is even more impossible to give up the rights he already has.

Cao Cao has a mind and ambition, and will never give up Yanzhou easily.

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao did not answer Xi Zhicai, but asked, "What does Zhicai think I should do?" ”

Cao Cao didn't answer, but he had already answered.

When Xi Zhicai heard this, a smile appeared on his slightly pale cheeks, if Cao Cao was really willing to give up Yanzhou Mu and enter the court as an official who was constrained everywhere, Xi Zhicai would have to carefully consider the way out in the future.

Today's world is not a peaceful and prosperous era, and the central officials of the imperial court are respected in the prosperous era. However, in the troubled times, the giants who herded and guarded the side were the ones who had the right to speak, and the court officials were famous, but they did not have any rights, as if Cao Cao and Wang Can and others would not stay in the court as officials, but would choose to dominate one side outside.

Xi Zhicai took a deep breath, straightened his body, sat upright, and asked, "Does the lord have the courage to attack Chang'an?" ”

"What, attack Chang'an?"

Cao Cao exclaimed, a look of astonishment on his face.

He has always taken the revival of the Han dynasty as his own responsibility, whether he was down, or now he is on the side of power, Cao Cao's ambition has not changed. However, attacking Chang'an is too bold and terrifying, Chang'an is the capital of the Han Dynasty, and it is the center of the imperial court.

Cao Cao thought for a while, hugged his fists and said, "Please teach me Zhicai!" ”

Xi Zhicai smiled when he heard this, and said loudly: "If the lord is ordered by the Son of Heaven not to be subordinate, move the capital to Yanzhou, and at the same time hold the power of the court, he will also be criticized by the people of the world, because the officials in the DPRK and China have no power, and the lord is bound to be attacked." ”

After Cao Cao listened, he nodded in agreement.

Xi Zhicai continued: "If the emperor is held hostage by Wang Can or Ma Teng, it is very unfavorable to the lord, so the lord cannot let them leave Chang'an, as long as anyone enters Chang'an, the lord will publish a document saying that they are holding the emperor hostage, bullying hundreds of officials, and there is no king. ”

After a pause, Xi Zhicai said: "If the lord is willing to give up Yanzhou and enter the court as an official, it is not a good way to protect himself." As he spoke, Xi Zhicai had a playful smile on his face.

Cao Cao's black eyes were blazing, and there was a crazy look in his eyes.

Xi Zhicai's words broke the layer of defense in Cao Cao's heart and aroused the ambition in Cao Cao's heart.

No matter what, he's going to be attacked, and he's going to be scared of a bird!

Tiger, down the mountain.

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